About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

About Chubb India

At Chubb India, we are on an exciting journey of digital transformation driven by a commitment to engineering excellence and analytics. We are proud to share that we have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year, a reflection of the culture at Chubb where we believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and grow

With a team of over 2500 talented professionals, we encourage a start-up mindset that promotes collaboration, diverse perspectives, and a solution-driven attitude. We are dedicated to building expertise in engineering, analytics, and automation, empowering our teams to excel in a dynamic digital landscape.

We offer an environment where you will be part of an organization that is dedicated to solving real-world challenges in the insurance industry. Together, we will work to shape the future through innovation and continuous learning.

Position Details

Job Title: Confluent Kafka Platform Engineer / Technical Lead  Function/Department: Technology Location: Hyderabad  Employment Type: Full Time Reports To: Vijai Sai Kosireddy Role Overview 

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage a robust Confluent Kafka platform on Azure AKS or Azure VMs. Work on Kafka clusters' configuration, optimization, and scaling to ensure high availability and performance. Provide support and guidance to development teams on integrating applications with Confluent Kafka. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka integrations, ensuring minimal service disruption. Lead the migration of existing Kafka implementations to the latest Confluent Kafka version, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime. Collaborate with teams to define migration strategies, testing protocols, and rollback plans. Oversee the operational health of Kafka clusters, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to track system performance and potential issues. Actively monitor the environment for security vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches and updates. Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices. Create and maintain documentation for Kafka architecture, configurations, and best practices. Conduct training sessions and workshops to upskill team members on Confluent Kafka usage and management. Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on platform health, upcoming changes, and migration progress. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and timelines.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in building and supporting data streaming solutions, specifically with Confluent Kafka. Demonstrated experience with Azure AKS and Azure VM environments. Solid understanding of Core Java fundamentals and experience in developing Java-based applications. Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, including brokers, topics, consumers, and producers. Familiarity with migration processes for Kafka, including version upgrades and data migrations. Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) for Kafka performance and health checks. Excellent troubleshooting skills with a passion for problem-solving.

Good to have:

Confluent Kafka certification or other relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure). Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization. Knowledge of security best practices related to data streaming and cloud environments.

Why Chubb?

Join Chubb to be part of a leading global insurance company!

Our constant focus on employee experience along with a start-up-like culture empowers you to achieve impactful results.

Industry leader: Chubb is a world leader in the insurance industry, powered by underwriting and engineering excellence A Great Place to work: Chubb India has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the years 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Laser focus on excellence: At Chubb we pride ourselves on our culture of greatness where excellence is a mindset and a way of being. We constantly seek new and innovative ways to excel at work and deliver outstanding results Start-Up Culture: Embracing the spirit of a start-up, our focus on speed and agility enables us to respond swiftly to market requirements, while a culture of ownership empowers employees to drive results that matter Growth and success: As we continue to grow, we are steadfast in our commitment to provide our employees with the best work experience, enabling them to advance their careers in a conducive environment

Employee Benefits

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and professional growth. Employees enjoy flexible work options, generous paid time off, and robust health coverage, including treatment for dental and vision related requirements. We invest in the future of our employees through continuous learning opportunities and career advancement programs, while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our benefits include:

Savings and Investment plans: We provide specialized benefits like Corporate NPS (National Pension Scheme), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), Retiral Benefits and Car Lease that help employees optimally plan their finances Upskilling and career growth opportunities: With a focus on continuous learning, we offer customized programs that support upskilling like Education Reimbursement Programs, Certification programs and access to global learning programs. Health and Welfare Benefits: We care about our employees’ well-being in and out of work and have benefits like Hybrid Work Environment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Yearly Free Health campaigns and comprehensive Insurance benefits.

Application Process

Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent, and inclusive.

Step 1: Submit your application via the Chubb Careers Portal. Step 2: Engage with our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Step 3: Participate in HackerRank assessments/technical/functional interviews and assessments (if applicable). Step 4: Final interaction with Chubb leadership.

Join Us

With you Chubb is better. Whether you are solving challenges on a global stage or creating innovative solutions for local markets, your contributions will help shape the future. If you value integrity, innovation, and inclusion, and are ready to make a difference, we invite you to be part of Chubb India’s journey.

Apply Now: https://www.chubb.com/emea-careers/